Wind Energy – Australia
Copenhagen Energy has received support from the WA Government as it progresses plans for its Leeuwin Offshore Wind Farm project.
The project has been awarded lead agency status by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
The Lead Agency Framework is reserved for significant projects with the capacity to deliver jobs and development opportunities for the State.
It provides projects with a single point of entry to the State Government and assistance with approvals processes across government agencies, including Federal and local authorities.
The Leeuwin wind farm is planned for Commonwealth waters between Mandurah and Bunbury.
It will comprise up to 200 turbines, and six sub-stations, connected to land-based transmission stations and will deliver 3GW of electricity a year, enough to power three million homes and businesses.
The project has the capacity to deliver significant employment, with up to 14,500 jobs per GW during construction, and 200 during operation, as well as being the catalyst for the development of manufacturing and marine support services and regional development.
